What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Somerset?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Somerset is to bus which costs £12 - £26 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Somerset?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Somerset?

The distance between Cardiff and Somerset is 74 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Somerset without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Somerset without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Somerset?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cardiff to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Somerset bus from?

Cardiff to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Somerset train from?

Cardiff to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Somerset?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Somerset is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £26 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Somerset bus arrive?

Cardiff to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Cardiff to Somerset train arrive?

Cardiff to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Somerset is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Cardiff to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 963+ hotels available in Somerset.

Cardiff to Somerset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Public Transport Interchangebus A1
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
2h 25m
£20–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
2h 28m
£12–26
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 45m
£41–75
Drive 70.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Somersetcar 70.4 mi
1h 22m
£18–25
Train, line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
2. Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus 20
3. Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus 21A / ...
3h 39m
£30–55

Cardiff to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Somerset, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Huntworth Lane M5 via Public Transport Interchange in around 2h 28m.

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